Valentina Gavrilova-Cousins
Thornton
Summary
To use my unique set of skills in collaboration with an organization that seeks to improve the lives of others and our surrounding environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Planner II
Judge Group
Broomfield
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained multi-year production plans to ensure timely delivery of customer deliverables.
- Collaborated with control account managers and integrated product team leads to identify and address resource needs, ensuring alignment with production goals.
- Conducted critical path analysis variance reporting and look-ahead forecasting to guide capacity planning.
- Coordinated program baseline implementation in compliance with earned value management system requirements.
- Supported weekly production center management presentations through metric development and schedule analysis, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Maintained schedule integrity for audits, strengthening interdepartmental relationships to enhance communication and coordination.
Maintenance Planner and Scheduler
Sika Corporation
Brighton
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Led a successful mass data migration of over 10,000 records from SAP to FIIX platform, enhancing plant maintenance efficiency and accuracy in tracking maintenance tasks.
- Leveraged SAP to efficiently manage and close out over 100 maintenance work orders weekly.
- Developed and implemented optimized maintenance plans and scheduling, leading to a reduction in equipment downtime and increased operational efficiency.
- Facilitated daily coordination between maintenance teams and contractors, enhancing communication and streamlining operations to reduce downtime and improve service delivery.
- Collaborated with material management to streamline parts inventory, reducing lead times and enhancing maintenance operations.
- Facilitated collaboration between production and planning teams, optimizing workflow and ensuring timely task completion.
- Led 6 facility improvement projects, enhancing safety and efficiency across the organization.
- Optimized onboarding by creating training documents and SOPs, reducing onboarding time and improving technician navigation.
- Cultivated vendor partnerships that improved service quality through strategic contract evaluations.
- Collaborated with the safety team to streamline maintenance processes across three shifts, resulting in a reduction in safety incidents and improved operational efficiency.
- Conceptualized and hosted engaging employee events that fostered team collaboration and improved morale among 100+ participants.
Production and Materials Supervisor
Trustile Doors
Denver
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Led and mentored a team of 20+ manufacturing and warehouse employees, driving an increase in productivity through structured development programs and team engagement initiatives.
- Spearheaded the implementation of the Skills Matrix for manufacturing employees across multiple shifts, enhancing skill development and optimizing workforce performance.
- Revamped material departments, empowering hourly employees to achieve self-sufficiency, resulting in an increase in productivity and a more engaged workforce.
- Collaborated with Quality, Safety, and Engineering to design and enhance job SOPs and work instructions, improving onboarding for new employees and operational efficiency while reducing error rates.
- Conducted monthly team engagement meetings to communicate company objectives, values, and metrics, enhancing team alignment and boosting engagement scores.
- Fostered accountability among direct reports through regular performance reviews and safety audits, reducing incidents and improving performance compliance.
Technician, CMMS Planner/Asset Management
Elite Line Services
Aurora
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained and repaired robotics and material handling systems across multiple Amazon distribution centers, minimizing downtime through proactive troubleshooting and timely interventions.
- Initiated inventory systems and implemented preventative maintenance programs across 6 Amazon locations, ensuring optimal asset performance and supporting operational efficiency.
CrossFit Head Coach
CrossFit Southlands
Aurora
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Designed and implemented tailored CrossFit programming for diverse classes and private sessions, enhancing participant engagement and promoting measurable improvement in fitness levels.
- Designed and implemented tailored CrossFit programming for diverse classes and private sessions, enhancing participant engagement and promoting measurable improvement in fitness levels.
- Spearheaded 10+ special events annually, enhancing athlete engagement and satisfaction through meticulous planning and execution.
Teacher Preschool and Elementary Grade Educator
AHEC, DPS
Denver
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Designed and delivered engaging curriculum to enhance student performance, documenting progress and maintaining open communication with staff, students, and families.
Education
Certificate - Electronics Technology
Ecotech Institute
01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Metropolitan State University of Denver
01-2015
Associate of Arts - Pre-Elementary Education
Coastal Carolina Community College
01-2011
Skills
- Project management
- Schedule analysis
- Operations leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Safety compliance
- Training and education
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
Skills And Memberships
City of Thornton Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission member, English, Russian, Spanish, Operations Leadership, Training and Education, Public Speaking, Organization and Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Master Planner II
Judge Group
09.2025 - Current
Maintenance Planner and Scheduler
Sika Corporation
06.2023 - 05.2025
Production and Materials Supervisor
Trustile Doors
02.2020 - 05.2023
Technician, CMMS Planner/Asset Management
Elite Line Services
07.2018 - 01.2020
CrossFit Head Coach
CrossFit Southlands
03.2014 - 03.2017
Teacher Preschool and Elementary Grade Educator
AHEC, DPS
01.2013 - 11.2016
Certificate - Electronics Technology
Ecotech Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Arts - Pre-Elementary Education
Coastal Carolina Community College